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Old Venetian Harbour & Old Town: Private Walking Masterclass

Walk Chania's impossibly romantic Venetian harbour, lighthouse and minareted lanes with a vetted local expert who weaves 5,000 years of Minoan, Venetian and Ottoman history into every cobblestone.

What to expect

Start at the iconic lighthouse at the harbour mouth as fishing boats bob in the morning calm. Explore the Venetian arsenals, the domed Küçük Hasan Mosque and the Municipal Market's fragrant stalls. Weave through Splantzia quarter's mulberry-shaded square and the handcrafted-knife workshops of Sifakas Street. Your guide ends the walk at a carefully chosen taverna for a Cretan mezze tasting.

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Tours by Locals – Chania
From USD 299 per group (private; prices vary by guide and group size)
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Good to know

Souda port is 7km from Chania Old Town — arrange a taxi or private transfer (approx. EUR 15–20 each way). The walk covers uneven cobblestones; comfortable flat shoes are a must. 3–4 hours is ideal. No pre-booking required for the harbour itself, but book your guide at least 2 weeks ahead.

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Luxury cruises that call at Chania — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Azamara · Azamara Journey
7 nights · calls at Chania
from $2,174
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Azamara · Azamara Onward
9 nights · calls at Chania
from $2,727
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Oceania · Oceania Insignia
10 nights · calls at Chania
from $2,899
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Oceania · Oceania Marina
10 nights · calls at Chania
from $2,999
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